A honeymoon cruise goes awry when the bride is allegedly blown off a balcony in the middle of the night. So, we have a number of people each with their own agenda, and this poor woman is caught in the middle of it. He spent an hour searching for her on the ship.[7]. Ramiz last saw her at the ships gift shop, and then he headed to the casino by himself. Learn how your comment data is processed. Friends and neighbors said they were shocked to learn of the charge. Also, its the way these incidents tend to be handled that is of even greater concern. Im sure Someone else theorized this, Your email address will not be published. "And I said, 'No, she didn't. If this happened as a cruise meme wr he probably knew every nook and cranny of the ship. The couple, who had been married for 49 years, mysteriously vanished while on the Carnival Cruise Line ship. But their luck takes a turn at the apex of their journey, with many wondering what happened aboard the ship. The Royal Caribbeandid contact the FBI, but not until Merrian had been missing for five weeks. Everyone has dark moments in their lives, and its a shame they can be used against us if we go missing. The couple had been high school sweethearts and then broke up. Will we ever know the truth? Spending my holiday on a floating hotel never appealed, but even less so now. The discovery led FBI agents to intercept the Carnival Elation cruise ship while it was at sea and interview dozens of witnesses, including Robert McGill. What a fascinating, yet scary, and helpless story! 2 talking about this. On the final day of the trip, she disappeared from Carnivals ship The Pride. He loved her with all his heart, White, a Ventura resident, said in an interview. Meanwhile, Merrians13-year-old daughter, who lived with her dad, grew concerned when she couldnt reach her mother on the telephone. Featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts. But her body was never found. Because you dont have that. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { Carverhired Massachusetts and Florida lawyers to dig in the case, which resulted in two cruise-line employees giving telephone depositions in January 2005. McGill was divorced when he reconnected with Shirley through the Internet, colleagues said. #inline-recirc-item--id-d44635f2-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-d44635f2-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Hey RandeeI believe that information came from the steward, who spent a fair amount of time speaking to her and preparing her room for bedtime, etc. By that time, the trail had gone cold.[9]. She ordered 2 sandwiches and to me its kinda strange. Poor dad. The passports belonged to Hue Pham and Hue Tran.[10]. My guess is she was pregnant and he didnt want any part of that. "They were childhood sweethearts.". Almarosa Tenorio Passenger Death Aboard Royal Princess On Tuesday November 13, 2018, Almarosa Tenorio, 52, a teacher fromSpanish Fort, Alabama was aboard Princess Cruises shipRoyal Princess when she fell to her death. 44min. Robert McGill, 57, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in July, and his lawyers were seeking a sentence of slightly more than 11 years in prison. display: none; This is very cruel.' Frustrated, Carverhired one of the largest private investigation firms in the country, but this resulted in more questions than answers. Her poor dad. But the end of the late-in-life romance between Robert and Shirley McGill turned out to be something from a horror film. They really enjoyed it. In two years of letter writing, White said his friend has never explained why he killed his sweetheart. To celebrate, she booked the cruise with her boyfriend. I think he lured her to a trap pretending like he was happy about the pregnancy. Stinnett noted in the court papers that Robert McGill's knuckles "appeared as if he had been in a fight.". He appeared without handcuffs and wore a white jumpsuit. They said that his death could have resulted from an accident, but his family was never convinced. Watch Cruise Ship Killers Season 1 A true crime docuseries that chronicles the unfortunate events that take place as unsuspecting travelers board cruise ships and never return home from vacation; interviews from family, friends and experts detail each case. Try again. The bottom line is if they had not been drinking, you can almost go to the bank that it would not have happened.. But not everyone returns home from these trips. Ill tell you all about it.. This person jumped. After he admitted killing his wife, the other couple reported him to Carnival Cruise Lines security, who confronted the man on deck, according to court papers. The search for his body was called off after four days.[4]. ", Carnival spokesman Vance Gulliksen added to ABC News on Friday, "We continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement authorities, but this is now a matter for federal prosecutors.". Later that night, he pummeled his wife inside the cabin, then strangled her. There have been many theories about her disappearance, but none have been proven to be true. Given the last minute cruise reservation, one outfit, the divorce and losing custody of her daughter, I believe Merriam committed suicide. My theory: sailing was a last-minute decision to meet up with the crew member with whom she was having a relationship. display: block; Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Thats terrible that the cruise line basically covered it up. At his court appearance earlier in the day, she declined to comment on the case. Ashley Episode 1 - 44 mins I cant say I ever seriously considered going on a cruise: trapped on a boat with strangers isnt my idea of fun. They eventually called off the search, and Caldwell was presumed to be dead. But when the weather report comes in for the evening showing no wind, a murder investigation begins. Moncrieff, Damian Turner #CruiseShipKillers #CrimeTV #BreakthroughEntertainment That said, this case really disturbed me, due to the cover up by the cruise line (one I happen to sail on). It wasn't immediately clear to what McGill was referring. In 2005, Hue Pham, 71, and Hue Tran, 67, took a seven-night Mother's Day cruise in the Caribbean with their daughter and granddaughter. Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son The family says Barnett's boyfriend told them he had no idea what happened. She had one pair of shoes and one dress, both of which were left in her room when she vanished. True-crime tales of people who never returned home after taking a holiday aboard a cruise ship. I havent read any comments so maybe others already brought up this theory. When he returned to their cabin, Fariba was not there. It took 26 days after Merrian's disappearance for her to be reported as a missing person and for the search for her to start. 1. The amount of people who go missing or who are murdered on cruise lines is disproportionate. He has never been named or located, though many believe he found work on a different ship. He reported her missing right away and continued to report her missing for the remaining five days of the cruise, until his supervisor ordered him to do his job and forget it.. Witnesses aboard the ship claim they saw someone jump overboard around 6:00 AM the day he went missing. Tucker, of Lawson, Missouri, was a professor of social work at Park University in Missouri, The Kansas City Star said. A Carnival 'Elation' cruise ship in Nassau, Bahamas appears in this undated stock photo. One thing I learned from Cruise Ship Killers: never use the casino, or tell people youre going to the washroom. There are simply too many cooks stirring this particular pot of murky broth. Merrian was single, independent, and she had been known to take other trips when she needed to clear her head, without necessarily letting anyone know. Its horrible that cruise lines have so much power to do whatever they please and cover up anything that is questionable. But when the weather report comes in for the evening showing no wind, a murder investigation begins.Cruise Ship Killers is a true crime series that tells the stories of people who never returned home after taking a holiday on a cruise ship, featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts.Stars: John Barnard, J.H. The FBI says the investigation is ongoing. My overall impression is that more than one person is covering up, for reasons of their own. I disagree. So she didnt raise her voice or yell/scream. And she had so many things yet to accomplish.". She easily could have been pushedor have jumpedfrom this deck. Again. A passenger stated that a nearby camera for that deck was covered, so there was no footage of her. July 20, 2009 / 11:30 AM When he goes missing, all signs point to foul play. And if she committed suicide, why did the cruise ship staff act so suspiciously and try their best to cover it up? Wouldnt they want to find out the truth if someone disappears? I cant believe cruise ship employees would cover stories like these up. ", When she died, Barnett was working for composer John Debny, who remarked to Lagattuta: "No one is forthcoming. I so appreciate your support and the lovely review! Its not uncommon for people to commit suicide on a cruise . Her steward, Domingo Monteiro, found her to be personable, relaxed, and looking forward to the cruise. Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Fascination was near Miami on the final night of the trip when Caldwell disappeared. The cabin steward only looked in her closet once shed been missing and when he was trying to figure out what had happened to her. Their marriage was the most important thing in his life," Paul White, a teacher at the school where McGill taught, told the AP. Its so easy to claim every disappearance on a cruise ship is suicidetoo easy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. They say her body was left with the coroner in Mexico while the cruise, and her boyfriend, continued on. The official cause of death was listed as toxic effects of methadone, but Barnett's family insists she never did drugs. If the manilla envelope contained a suicide note, why didnt the cruise line release it, since it would have proven their theory? The couple were aboard Carnival Cruise Lines' [] The supervisor said, Just forget it, and do your job. The attendant did as she was told, although nobody ever used the room. Jennifer claimed that she did not remember much from the previous night, and nobody ever admitted to knowing anything about Smiths disappearance. He disappeared after reportedly either jumping or falling from a cruise ship. Everybody loved her. However, he only did this because he was ordered to do so by the coast guard. On a whole other topic I really enjoyed Mask of Ghosts, J.H. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. It worked. Husband confessed to killing wife on cruise ship, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61, 7 house fires prompt fears about gas meters buried in snow. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, under fire recently for the way it deals with onboard crimes. He noticed she only had two handbags (purses), one dress, and one pair of sandals. There should have still been footage from the time his daughter disappeared when he first contacted them. What a tragic story. She spent time by herself and didnt want to go to the dinner. Colombia wants to deport "cocaine hippos" to stop them from multiplying Moncrieff Breakthrough Entertainment 108K subscribers Subscribe 111K views 1 year ago #BreakthroughEntertainment. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. i read a lot of true crime, watch documentaries, id tv, forensic files.the criminal mind fascinates me. Tucker fell from her "balcony to several decks below early on the morning of Jan. 19," Carnival said in a statement the day after her death. "I know that she would never have knowingly or willingly ingested that," Jamie said. He also learned hed been lied to about the surveillance footage, which had been kept for onemonth, not three days. She had her whole life in front of her. In 2015, the FBI closed their investigation into the disappearance of Smith. During the trial, the cruise line released an official statement to the media, claimingthat Merrian had severe emotional problems, had attempted suicide before, and appears to have committed suicide on our ship. (Suicide is often the excuse when passengers go missing.). Was it revenge, jealousy or a murderous impulse at sea? When Monteiro checked on Merrians cabin the following morning, her bed had not been slept in. The cruise lines are currently losing a massive amount of money daily, with their ships just sitting around. Several people have vanished aboard cruise liners, leaving their friends and families heartbroken and confused. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Carvers living hell was about to begin. Eric Newman was on the Carnival Elation ship on a four-day cruise to the Bahamas when he allegedly killed 50-year-old Tamara Tucker on Jan. 19, the Justice Department said in a news release Thursday. And that's a shame. I also thought it odd that she brought so few things or that the cabin steward knew what she brought, its kind of creepy that he looked in her closet long enough to take inventory. Her father reported her missing to the authorities on the cruise line, and the ship docked at Curacao, Antilles.[1]. Thats why you cant show it. Neither her family or International Cruise Victims, the organization her father founded, were notified. To me, suicide is a silent because we dont always recognize the signs until theyve passed. The latest involves the sudden death of an aspiring actress during a Carnival cruise in October. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Forge said the brutal death of Shirley McGill overshadowed her husbands career. More questions than answers from my end as well! I really dont have the words to make anyone feel better, said McGill. And if she planned on committing suicide, why the round-trip ticket? Mizeners beaded purse was found with beads missing near a smoking deck. The cruise line took three more days to confirm to authorities that she had been on the vessel, which was 26 days after she disappeared. Me too, Birgit. Two years later, he married Shirley McGill in Las Vegas. There is absolutely no strong indication or proof that she committed suicide, especially since there was no record of her leaving her room. Carver was never seen again. As her family hadnt known that Carver was on the ship, the police needed time to trace her there. The couple were aboard Carnival Cruise Lines [], Kristy Manzanares, 39, a real estate agent from St. George, Utah was sailing aboard Princess Cruises cruise ship Emerald Princess in Alaska on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Robert McGill sat on deck atop the Carnival cruise ship Elation, smoking a cigar and drinking out of a bucket of beers. Thats why she never said a word to anyone about he going in a cruise. they would have too many lawsuits because they take responsibility for NOTHING. Tucker's obituary had described Newman, 53, as her "partner and longtime love," The Kansas City Star reported. He was placed in the brig and about 20 FBI agents intercepted the ship on a U.S. Coast Guard cutter late Wednesday and interviewed McGill and more than 50 witnesses while the Elation was still at sea. After he admitted killing his wife . They had pleaded with Gonzalez to impose the maximum sentence. Thanks, Sherry. They truly are the wild west. A husband and wife take a cruise to celebrate their good luck in business. His body was never found. Court records show McGill was divorced from his first wife in 1998 after a 2-year proceeding and then filed for bankruptcy in 2001. I tend to doubt it. As some of you know, I was fortunate enough to be the writer-expert for a true crime documentary show calledCruise Ship Killers, which tells the stories of twenty-six people who vanished, died mysteriously, or were the victims of other crimes while on board a cruise. Moncrieff. U.S. District Magistrate William McCurine Jr. entered a plea of not guilty on McGill's behalf, as is common practice in federal court at initial appearances. "He's a great friend, he's great with kids, he's a great dad, he's a great husband," White said. The 33-year-old was aboard an AIDA Cruises ship for a holiday from Hamburg to New York when he went missing. The 47-year-old mother of two from Canada disappeared on February 29, 2012, somewhere between the Bahamas and Florida. Maybe he was worried about losing his job so he covered up the suicide and took the suicide letter and money. When the cruise ship docked the next morning, he was not in his room or anywhere else on the ship. Its so sad, and I also dont think she would have left her daughter. I wonder if she was in a relationship with the stewards supervisor and thats why he covered it up. Was she OK? It would be nice to think it was mere incompetence on the part of the cruise line, but it does seem like they were deliberately covering something up. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Robert McGill spoke briefly, saying he was remorseful. According to authorities, he was last seen at the ships bar drinking cocktails. Maybe the supervisor steward thought he may get into trouble having to report a suicide. Did she decide to skip out on her duties or did a terrible fate await her on-shore? They had been high school sweethearts who reunited through the Internet and married in 2003. She wouldn't stay in the room. "The incident was reported to all proper authorities and CARE Team support was offered to fellow travelers and her family," Carnival said. "Bob and Shirley loved each other very much. On May 12, a ship employee found two passports, two pairs of flip-flops . In 2010, Rebecca Coriam started working for Disney Cruise Line and spent months visiting several ports in the Bahamas. Dont think Ill be going on any cruises. Another guest on the cruise, a volunteer fireman, heard the boyfriend's screams and started CPR, and instructed him to call 911.". He killed her and tossed her overboard. First published on April 5, 2006 / 8:22 AM. The supervisor probably knows what happened. This is a very intriguing story but I cant help but think she committed suicide because of what she brought on the cruise with her. Eric Newman allegedly killed Tamara Tucker on the Carnival Elation in January. Her family was not contacted and her items were removed from her cabin. A German college student working aboard on a cruise ship goes missing at an Alaskan port. The lengths theyll go to are really shocking, even when its one of their own staff members who vanishes. She was last seen when the ship was around 48 kilometers (30 mi) off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Her family believes foul play was involved, but her case remains unsolved.[8]. This video is currently unavailable. But when the weather report comes in showing no wind, a murder investigation begins. "I don't think it is for the best. She threw a few things into a bag, intending to buy new things in port. Some theories claim that she was swept overboard while at the pool. The supervisor put her belongings in his own locker, except for her clothing, which was promptly donated to charity. Then during the interview, he telephoned one of his two grown sons. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. 1 Hue Pham And Hue Tran. Barnett was just turning 25. In 2004 a 40-year-old lady named Merrian was taking a cruise to Alaska on board the Celebrity Mercury. I honestly think someone killed her; I dont believe it was suicide. This includes using first- and third-party cookies, which store or access standard device information such as a unique identifier. They either gambled and won quite a bit of money, or they said they were going to the bathroom, and WERE NEVER SEEN AGAIN. Many corporations in the vacation industry hide things from their patrons that arent even their fault in a misguided attempt to keep precious normalcy. This was a strange cruise case. } While on a family cruise to the Caribbean, Amy Lynn Bradley mysteriously vanished from the Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines Rhapsody of the Seas. Definitely something fishy here, and I dont mean Alaskan salmon. Suicidal people are not thinking clearly. Are you a fan of unsolved mysteries? The entire set-up was a bit weird (why did she not have a suitcase?). May 3, 2021 | Unsolved Mysteries As some of you know, I was fortunate enough to be the writer-expert for a true crime documentary show called Cruise Ship Killers, which tells the stories of twenty-six people who vanished, died mysteriously, or were the victims of other crimes while on board a cruise. This was when Carver learned that someonehadcared about his daughter, and he was even more distressed when he discovered that a cruise-line supervisor had brushed off her stewards fears. Click Customise Cookies to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more. Such a tragedy that these crimes (I believe it WAS a crime) can be covered up so easily, leaving no closure or justice for the families. Sadly, he passed away in December 2019 without ever finding out what became of Merrian. She had made her decision and once they make that decision they do seem happy. Thesupervisor whod dismissed the stewards concerns was fired and ushered off the ship before the FBI could speak to him. RIP, Kendall Carver. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He just always said to me, he said, theres more to this story than has been reported.. Newlyweds board a cruise ship, but things take a turn for the worse when one disappears in the middle of the night. On April 6, 2011, John Halford went missing while aboard Thomson Cruises Thomson Spirit. I would bet he was married and wanted to keep it hush. When she showed up he told her where to meet her or he had done something to keep her quiet. The whereabouts of Fariba remain unknown, but her family suspects that Ramiz may have had something to do with her disappearance. A surprise cruise holiday for a husband and wife from Olympia, Washington ends up with one of them going overboard. Pull back the curtain and see how a suspense writer puts the thrills and chills together. Others believe that he accidentally fell into the water after drinking too much. Eric Newman was on the Carnival Elation ship on a four-day cruise to the Bahamas when he allegedly killed 50-year-old Tamara Tucker on Jan. 19, the Justice Department said in a news release Thursday. Carver went on to win his lawsuit, but it was a hollow victory. Barnett's family hired lawyer Gloria Allred in their search for answers. Just saw the episode and it was a real eye-opener. Surveillance video showed Caldwell leaving the casino at 2:17 AM, and one crew member admitted that a bartender had seen Caldwell on the promenade deck around 3:30 AM. Im wondering, though: How does anyone know how many clothes Merrian brought on board? A generous tip and a manilla envelope with unknown contents had been left behind, along with all of her belongings, including her only shoes. Hougardy said Shirley McGill planned to move to Oregon, where her family and her children from a previous marriage lived. I wish I could have spoken to him before he passed away. "The ships medical team responded immediately, but, unfortunately, she passed away.". McGill was distraught during the brief hearing and argued with federal public defenders about whether he could make a statement to the court as his family members sobbed in the gallery. Did someone aboard see her before she disappeared? Everyone would assume she went overboard. The San Diego County medical examiner's office said she died of strangulation and blunt force injury to the head and torso. The captain of the ship waited about three hours before finally turning around and dropping rescue boats to search for Mizener. Tamara Loraine Tucker Cruise Ship Passenger Murder Carnival Elation. My parents went on a cruise from Seattle to Alaska. Thank you to Jamie Barnett, President of the ICV, for his assistance and support with this post. Why wouldnt the stewards supervisor have sounded an alarm when informed she was missingif he had nothing to hide? Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In bankruptcy papers, McGill listed assets of $50,000 to $100,000 and debts of $100,000 to $500,000. It was not unusual for Merrian to go off on spur-of-the-moment trips without telling anyone, and since her daughter was staying with her ex-husband for the summer, it might have seemed like a good opportunity. The stewards supervisor might have suspected and covered up the killing for that reason, or the cruise line could have instructed employees to cover up evidence of crimes to protect their reputation. McGill is charged with killing his wife on July 14, the day of his birthday, as the ship steamed home after a stop in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Unfortunately, when Merrians marriage ended in divorce in 2000 and she lost custody of her daughter, she sank into a deep depression and threatened suicide. A full search and rescue mission began after family members realized the couple was missing, but the mission failed to find anyone. Directors John Barnard Ian Bawa Writers Chris Charney (story editor) Carolyn Gray Stars John Barnard If she jumped off her balcony, its not that far fetched that she would not wear shoes or even many clothes (after all, shes committing suicide). We also use these cookies to understand how customers use our services (for example, by measuring site visits) so we can make improvements. It worked. The cruise liner company most definitely withheld vital information if you were being charitable you could say through total incompetence on their part. Son Noel Salazar said that whatever McGill had accomplished it could not outweigh the killing, which has devastated the family. In August 2004, a 40-year-old red-haired poet and investment banker named Merrian Carver boarded the Mercury, one of Royal Caribbeans Celebrity cruise ships. She didnt have enough close for a full trip. After hanging up the phone, she walked away, never to be seen again.[3]. The latest involves the sudden death of an aspiring actress during a Carnival cruise in October. She is survived by a son, her obituary said, according to the newspaper. The cover up may not be as mysterious as it seems. Jim Cross, spokesman for the Department of Justice in Kansas, identified Tucker as Newman's girlfriend but declined to comment further on the case. McGill told a Carnival investigator he had argued with his wife and punched her once in the stomach. She embarked upon a seven-day cruise from Seattle, Washington to Alaska. The case went to trial in August 2005, which was when he at last saw a copy of the security report, which he felt clearly indicated a cover up. 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